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NFL all-time passing yards leaders
Tom Brady, 89,214 passing yards through 2025.
Tom Brady is the NFL's career leader in passing yards. Drew Brees is second with 80,358 and Peyton Manning third with 71,940. The active leaders: Aaron Rodgers (5th, 66,274), Matthew Stafford (6th, 64,516) and Joe Flacco (14th, 48,176).
Career passing yards, top 50
Rk
Player
Yds
G
1
Tom BradyNew England Patriots (2000-2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022)
89,214
335
2
Drew BreesSan Diego Chargers (2001-2005), New Orleans Saints (2006-2020)
80,358
287
3
Peyton ManningIndianapolis Colts (1998-2011), Denver Broncos (2012-2015)
71,940
266
4
Brett FavreAtlanta Falcons (1991), Green Bay Packers (1992-2007), New York Jets (2008), Minnesota Vikings (2009-2010)
71,838
302
5
Aaron RodgersActive · Green Bay Packers (2005-2022), New York Jets (2023-2024), Pittsburgh Steelers (2025-present)
66,274
264
6
Matthew StaffordActive · Detroit Lions (2009-2020), Los Angeles Rams (2021-present)
64,516
239
7
Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers (2004-2021)
64,088
249
8
Philip RiversSan Diego/L.A. Chargers (2004-2019), Indianapolis Colts (2020, 2025)
63,984
247
9
Matt RyanAtlanta Falcons (2008-2021), Indianapolis Colts (2022)
62,792
234
10
Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins (1983-1999)
61,361
243
11
Eli ManningNew York Giants (2004-2019)
57,023
236
12
John ElwayDenver Broncos (1983-1998)
51,475
234
13
Warren MoonHouston Oilers (1984-1993), Minnesota Vikings (1994-1996), Seattle Seahawks (1997-1998), Kansas City Chiefs (1999-2000)
49,325
208
14
Joe FlaccoActive · Baltimore Ravens (2008-2018), Denver Broncos (2019-2020), New York Jets (2020, 2021-2022), Philadelphia Eagles (2021), Cleveland Browns (2023, 2025), Indianapolis Colts (2024), Cincinnati Bengals (2025-present)
48,176
209
15
Fran TarkentonMinnesota Vikings (1961-1966, 1972-1978), New York Giants (1967-1971)
47,003
246
16
Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks (2012-2021), Denver Broncos (2022-2023), Pittsburgh Steelers (2024), New York Giants (2025)
46,966
205
17
Carson PalmerCincinnati Bengals (2003-2010), Oakland Raiders (2011-2012), Arizona Cardinals (2013-2017)
46,247
182
18
Vinny TestaverdeTampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-1992), Cleveland Browns (1993-1995), Baltimore Ravens (1996-1997), New York Jets (1998-2003, 2005), Dallas Cowboys (2004), New England Patriots (2006), Carolina Panthers (2007)
46,233
233
19
Kirk CousinsActive · Washington Redskins (2012-2017), Minnesota Vikings (2018-2023), Atlanta Falcons (2024-2025), Las Vegas Raiders (2026-present)
44,700
174
20
Drew BledsoeNew England Patriots (1993-2001), Buffalo Bills (2002-2004), Dallas Cowboys (2005-2006)
44,611
194
21
Dan FoutsSan Diego Chargers (1973-1987)
43,040
181
22
Derek CarrOakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2014-2022), New Orleans Saints (2023-2024)
41,245
169
23
Kerry CollinsCarolina Panthers (1995-1998), New Orleans Saints (1998), New York Giants (1999-2003), Oakland Raiders (2004-2005), Tennessee Titans (2006-2010), Indianapolis Colts (2011)
40,922
198
24
Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers (1979-1992), Kansas City Chiefs (1993-1994)
40,551
192
25
Johnny UnitasBaltimore Colts (1956-1972), San Diego Chargers (1973)
40,239
211
26
Andy DaltonActive · Cincinnati Bengals (2011-2019), Dallas Cowboys (2020), Chicago Bears (2021), New Orleans Saints (2022), Carolina Panthers (2023-2025), Philadelphia Eagles (2026-present)
39,793
179
27
Jared GoffActive · Los Angeles Rams (2016-2020), Detroit Lions (2021-present)
39,622
151
28
Dave KriegSeattle Seahawks (1980-1991), Kansas City Chiefs (1992-1993), Detroit Lions (1994), Arizona Cardinals (1995), Chicago Bears (1996), Tennessee Oilers (1997-1998)
38,147
213
29
Boomer EsiasonCincinnati Bengals (1984-1992, 1997), New York Jets (1993-1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996)
37,920
187
30
Donovan McNabbPhiladelphia Eagles (1999-2009), Washington Redskins (2010), Minnesota Vikings (2011)
37,276
167
31
Matt HasselbeckGreen Bay Packers (1999-2000), Seattle Seahawks (2001-2010), Tennessee Titans (2011-2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-2015)
36,638
209
32
Dak PrescottActive · Dallas Cowboys (2016-present)
35,989
139
33
Patrick MahomesActive · Kansas City Chiefs (2017-present)
35,939
126
34
Alex SmithSan Francisco 49ers (2005-2012), Kansas City Chiefs (2013-2017), Washington Redskins/Football Team (2018-2019)
35,650
174
35
Jim KellyBuffalo Bills (1986-1996)
35,467
160
36
Jay CutlerDenver Broncos (2006-2008), Chicago Bears (2009-2016), Miami Dolphins (2017)
35,133
153
37
Ryan FitzpatrickSt. Louis Rams (2005-2006), Cincinnati Bengals (2007-2008), Buffalo Bills (2009-2012), Tennessee Titans (2013), Houston Texans (2014), New York Jets (2015-2016), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017-2018), Miami Dolphins (2019-2020), Washington Football Team (2021)
34,990
166
38
Ryan TannehillMiami Dolphins (2012-2018), Tennessee Titans (2019-2023)
34,881
155
39
Jim EverettLos Angeles Rams (1986-1993), New Orleans Saints (1994-1996), San Diego Chargers (1997)
34,837
158
40
Jim HartSt. Louis Cardinals (1966-1983), Washington Redskins (1984)
34,665
201
41
Steve DeBergSan Francisco 49ers (1978-1980), Denver Broncos (1981-1983), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1984-1987, 1992-1993), Kansas City Chiefs (1988-1991), Miami Dolphins (1993), Atlanta Falcons (1998)
34,241
206
42
Tony RomoDallas Cowboys (2003-2016)
34,183
156
43
John HadlSan Diego Chargers (1962-1972), Los Angeles Rams (1973-1974), Green Bay Packers (1974-1975), Houston Oilers (1976-1977)
33,503
224
44
Phil SimmsNew York Giants (1979-1993)
33,462
164
45
Steve YoungTampa Bay Buccaneers (1985-1986), San Francisco 49ers (1987-1999)
33,124
169
46
Y. A. TittleBaltimore Colts (1948-1950), San Francisco 49ers (1951-1960), New York Giants (1961-1964)
33,070
204
47
Troy AikmanDallas Cowboys (1989-2000)
32,942
165
48
Ken AndersonCincinnati Bengals (1971-1986)
32,838
192
49
Cam NewtonCarolina Panthers (2011-2019, 2021), New England Patriots (2020)
32,382
148
50
Kurt WarnerSt. Louis Rams (1998-2003), New York Giants (2004), Arizona Cardinals (2005-2009)
32,344
124
Regular season, through the 2025 season; this season's passing yards are not added yet.
Active: still playing when the 2026 season began.
Questions
Who has the most passing yards in NFL history?
Tom Brady, 89,214 through the 2025 season, for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Who is second in career passing yards?
Drew Brees, 80,358. Third is Peyton Manning with 71,940.
Which active players are on the list?
Aaron Rodgers (5th, 66,274), Matthew Stafford (6th, 64,516), Joe Flacco (14th, 48,176), Kirk Cousins (19th, 44,700), Andy Dalton (26th, 39,793), Jared Goff (27th, 39,622), Dak Prescott (32nd, 35,989) and Patrick Mahomes (33rd, 35,939), through 2025.
How many quarterbacks have thrown for 60,000 yards?
10: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan and Dan Marino.